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Is there a Monday Night Football game on tonight? 2026 schedule, games

The NFL season is just a few weeks away. Here's when "Monday Night Football" begins.

The 2026 Monday Night Football season is set to commence on Monday, September 14, featuring a highly anticipated matchup between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs. This first game of the season marks the beginning of the NFL's weekly presence on television screens, with the new season just around the corner after training camp and preseason have concluded.

Throughout the season, Monday Night Football will air every Monday, from Week 1 to Week 17, with the final Monday Night Football game scheduled for January 4, 2027. The season kicks off with the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs at 7:15 p.m. on ESPN and ABC, while streaming will be available on Fubo.

The schedule features a mix of intense matchups, including the Green Bay Packers on the final week of Monday Night Football, Week 17, on January 4, 2027, against the Houston Texans. Other notable games include the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams facing off in Week 2, followed by the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Chicago Bears in Week 3.

Streaming options for Monday Night Football games include ESPN, ABC, and Fubo, ensuring that fans can catch all the action in real-time. The 2026 NFL season promises an exciting lineup of Monday Night Football games, providing football enthusiasts with plenty of high-stakes matchups to look forward to throughout the year.

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